TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 22, 2009) - Timminco Limited ("Timminco" or the "Company") (TSX:TIM) provided an update today on its solar grade silicon operations.
For the second quarter of 2009, the Company produced 243 metric tons of solar grade silicon (also known as upgraded metallurgical silicon, or "UMSi"), operating three purification lines out of an available seven lines. Due to weak market conditions in the solar photovoltaic energy industry, the Company shipped 34 metric tons in the quarter, at an average selling price of $39 per kg.
In light of continuing weak demand for UMSi and its plan to maintain production at levels in line with customer orders, the Company is temporarily reducing its production to one purification line. This curtailment in production will allow the Company to further preserve working capital and save costs by temporarily reducing headcount by up to 60 employees. The Company expects to resume production of UMSi on the idled purification lines once demand recovers.
"Our shipments in the quarter and our decision to reduce production levels until demand recovers reflect the difficult market conditions in the current solar industry," stated John Fenger, President and Chief Operating Officer of Timminco. "In this challenging environment, we will continue to prudently manage our costs and preserve capital while preparing for an eventual recovery of the solar market."
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Timminco Provides Update on Solar Grade Silicon Customers and Operations and Announces Proposed Financing and New President and Chief Operating Office
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 20, 2009) - Timminco Limited ("Timminco" or the "Company") (TSX:TIM) announced today an update on its on-going discussions with solar grade silicon customers. These discussions have focused on alternatives to the existing contractual commitments, in the context of maintaining long-term relationships with customers in light of the challenging economic environment and market conditions affecting the solar industry.
In the course of these negotiations, some of the Company's solar grade silicon customers have asserted that their contracts have been terminated due to non-compliance. We are in active discussions with each of these customers with respect to their positions and the terms of future relationships, including quality, quantity and pricing for solar grade silicon. These customers have paid deposits, which were non-interest bearing pre-payments to be credited against future deliveries of solar grade silicon under the contracts. As described in more detail in the Company's financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, in the event of an early termination or completion of a supply contract without full utilization of the deposit amount, any remaining balance on the deposit is to be repaid to the customer within a specified time period.
Timminco also announced an update on its solar grade silicon production operations. For the first quarter of 2009, the Company shipped 131 metric tons (mt) of solar grade silicon. The average selling price for such shipments was $58 per kg, resulting in gross revenue of $7.6 million for this product line in the quarter.
Timminco is pursuing discussions with its controlling shareholder, AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. ("AMG"; Euronext: AMG), regarding it leading a potential equity offering for aggregate gross proceeds of $15.0 million. Such offering is expected to be by way of a private placement, with AMG subscribing for a minimum of 50%, and up to 100%, of the common shares that may be issued. Such offering would be subject to AMG's supervisory board approval, execution of definitive documents and receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange. Clarus Securities Inc. has been appointed to represent the Company as the sole agent for this offering.
Timminco further announced the promotion of Mr. John Fenger, President - Light Metals, as the new President and Chief Operating Officer of Timminco. Most recently, Mr. Fenger was responsible for the restructuring of Timminco's magnesium business. Mr. Fenger spent most of his career at Elkem AS where he had most recently been Corporate Vice President and General Manager of that company's Foundry Market Division. In that position and as Senior Vice President of Elkem's Materials Division, Mr. Fenger had full responsibility for its silicon business as well as other metals businesses throughout the world. Mr. Fenger has had extensive experience in the solar industry as a co-founder and a Director of Renewable Energy Corporation, Norway (REC). Mr. Fenger has also served with Deloitte & Touche LLP as Director of International Business Consulting and with Allied Resource Corporation.
Dr. Heinz C. Schimmelbusch, Chief Executive Officer of Timminco, stated: "Mr. Fenger's performance in restructuring Timminco's magnesium business, formerly our primary operating division, exhibited his strong managerial skills and operating experience. He will significantly increase the depth of our management team."
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the common shares in the United States. The common shares have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any other state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
In the course of these negotiations, some of the Company's solar grade silicon customers have asserted that their contracts have been terminated due to non-compliance. We are in active discussions with each of these customers with respect to their positions and the terms of future relationships, including quality, quantity and pricing for solar grade silicon. These customers have paid deposits, which were non-interest bearing pre-payments to be credited against future deliveries of solar grade silicon under the contracts. As described in more detail in the Company's financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, in the event of an early termination or completion of a supply contract without full utilization of the deposit amount, any remaining balance on the deposit is to be repaid to the customer within a specified time period.
Timminco also announced an update on its solar grade silicon production operations. For the first quarter of 2009, the Company shipped 131 metric tons (mt) of solar grade silicon. The average selling price for such shipments was $58 per kg, resulting in gross revenue of $7.6 million for this product line in the quarter.
Timminco is pursuing discussions with its controlling shareholder, AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. ("AMG"; Euronext: AMG), regarding it leading a potential equity offering for aggregate gross proceeds of $15.0 million. Such offering is expected to be by way of a private placement, with AMG subscribing for a minimum of 50%, and up to 100%, of the common shares that may be issued. Such offering would be subject to AMG's supervisory board approval, execution of definitive documents and receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange. Clarus Securities Inc. has been appointed to represent the Company as the sole agent for this offering.
Timminco further announced the promotion of Mr. John Fenger, President - Light Metals, as the new President and Chief Operating Officer of Timminco. Most recently, Mr. Fenger was responsible for the restructuring of Timminco's magnesium business. Mr. Fenger spent most of his career at Elkem AS where he had most recently been Corporate Vice President and General Manager of that company's Foundry Market Division. In that position and as Senior Vice President of Elkem's Materials Division, Mr. Fenger had full responsibility for its silicon business as well as other metals businesses throughout the world. Mr. Fenger has had extensive experience in the solar industry as a co-founder and a Director of Renewable Energy Corporation, Norway (REC). Mr. Fenger has also served with Deloitte & Touche LLP as Director of International Business Consulting and with Allied Resource Corporation.
Dr. Heinz C. Schimmelbusch, Chief Executive Officer of Timminco, stated: "Mr. Fenger's performance in restructuring Timminco's magnesium business, formerly our primary operating division, exhibited his strong managerial skills and operating experience. He will significantly increase the depth of our management team."
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the common shares in the United States. The common shares have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any other state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Solar Silicon Maker Timminco Annouces Earnings Report
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 27, 2009) - Timminco Limited ("Timminco") (TSX:TIM) announced today it will host a conference call on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 5:00 pm ET to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. Timminco will report its fourth quarter and year end financial results via news release on Tuesday, March 17, at approximately 4:30 pm ET.
To access the conference call by telephone, dial 416-644-3417 or 1-800-732-9303. Please connect approximately 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the call to ensure participation. The conference call will be archived for replay until Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at midnight. To access the archived conference call, dial 416-640-1917 or 1-877-289-8525 and enter the reservation number 21297430#.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will be also available at www.timminco.com. Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be required to join the webcast. The webcast will be available for replay at www.timminco.com following the live presentation.
ABOUT TIMMINCO
Timminco is a leader in the production of low cost solar grade silicon for the rapidly growing solar photovoltaic energy industry. Using its proprietary, patent pending technology, Timminco purifies silicon metal into solar grade silicon (also known as upgraded metallurgical silicon) for use in the manufacture of solar cells. Timminco also produces silicon metal, magnesium extrusions and other specialty metals for use in a broad range of industrial applications serving the aluminum, chemical, pharmaceutical, electronics and automotive industries.
To access the conference call by telephone, dial 416-644-3417 or 1-800-732-9303. Please connect approximately 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the call to ensure participation. The conference call will be archived for replay until Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at midnight. To access the archived conference call, dial 416-640-1917 or 1-877-289-8525 and enter the reservation number 21297430#.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will be also available at www.timminco.com. Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be required to join the webcast. The webcast will be available for replay at www.timminco.com following the live presentation.
ABOUT TIMMINCO
Timminco is a leader in the production of low cost solar grade silicon for the rapidly growing solar photovoltaic energy industry. Using its proprietary, patent pending technology, Timminco purifies silicon metal into solar grade silicon (also known as upgraded metallurgical silicon) for use in the manufacture of solar cells. Timminco also produces silicon metal, magnesium extrusions and other specialty metals for use in a broad range of industrial applications serving the aluminum, chemical, pharmaceutical, electronics and automotive industries.
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